Craniosacral therapy for children
Gentle support for emotional regulation, behaviour, sleep, and physical comfort
Helping your child feel calmer, more balanced, and better able to cope day to day
A gentle approach that works with your child
As children grow, their bodies and nervous systems continue to develop and adapt.
At times, this can lead to tension, overwhelm, or difficulty regulating emotions and behaviour.
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach that works with your child’s nervous system, helping to release tension and support balance.
Rather than focusing on correcting behaviour, this work supports what may be happening underneath it.
Supporting your child to feel more balanced and in control
Children often express internal stress in ways that can be difficult to interpret.
This might include:
- Difficulty regulating emotions
- Anxiety or low mood
- Sleep challenges
- Sensory sensitivities
- Difficulty concentrating or focusing
- Headaches or physical discomfort
- Jaw tension or oral function issues
- Repeated ear, nose, or throat problems
This work supports the nervous system, helping your child feel more settled, more comfortable, and better able to cope.
A calm, supportive experience
Sessions are designed to feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable for your child. They can sit, lie down, or move as needed, and are always encouraged to feel at ease. Gentle touch is used to support areas of tension, with no force or manipulation. Each session is guided by your child and what their body needs in that moment.
Support for emotional wellbeing and regulation
When children struggle, it is often not just about behaviour.
It can be a sign of an overwhelmed or dysregulated system.
This work helps support emotional regulation from within, allowing your child to feel more stable, resilient, and at ease over time.
Working alongside the right support and care
Craniosacral therapy can work alongside other forms of support where needed.
This may include:
- Schools and SEN support
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Paediatric specialists
The focus is always on supporting your child in a way that feels appropriate and joined up.
Introducing myself
Hi I'm Lisa and I'm a registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist.
Our digestive systems starts right at the top - our tongue. Any disruption along this digestive system impacts how we are able to digest anything. Furthermore, if we digest food that we are unaware we're intolerant to or allergic to, or suffer from IBS, Crohns disease or other digestive diagnoses, our gut-brain connection is disrupted, our microbiome is disturbed and our liver which processes nutrients and vitamins etc is impacted. Add on daily stress or periods of stress, and our stress response between our brain-gut system (our enteric nervous system) often brings other unpleasant digestive symptoms. Craniosacral therapy aims to help us rebalance our digestive system using light-touch, to release patterns of tension in our connective tissues and unwind restrictions to support and restore more natural movement and function.
Craniosacral therapy FAQs
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Is craniosacral therapy safe for children?
Yes. This is a gentle, non invasive therapy using light touch. Sessions are always guided by your child’s comfort and needs.
What age is this suitable for?
This work is suitable for children of all ages, including school aged children and pre-teens.
How will my child behave during a session?
Children are encouraged to feel comfortable. They can sit, lie down, or move as needed, and sessions are adapted around them.
Can this help with anxiety or emotional regulation?
This depends on what your child is experiencing. Some notice changes quickly, while others benefit from a short series of sessions.
How many sessions will my child need?
If something doesn’t feel right, even without a clear diagnosis, it is worth exploring support early.
Does this replace other support such as school or therapy services?
No. This works alongside other support, helping to complement what is already in place.